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What bed sizes are available in the UK?

When looking to purchase a bed the first determining factor is size. Standard bed sizes in the UK are; singles, which are three foot wide by six foot three inches long, doubles which are four foot six inches wide by six foot three inches long, king-size which is five foot wide by six foot six inches long or super king-size which is six foot wide by six foot six inches long. Bed sizes are very flexible in the UK and manufacturers will often specify beds in a variety of additional widths and lengths which are available. In addition to this there are the "bespoke" manufacturers who will make a bed to the size and shape of your need.

Table of bed sizes:

3'0" x 6'3" (90cm x 190cm) - Single

4'0" x 6'3" (120cm x 190cm) - Small Double

4'6" x 6'3" (135cm x 190cm) - Double

5'0" x 6'6" (150cm x 200cm) - Kingsize

6'0" x 6'6" (180cm x 200cm) - Super Kingsize

Why size matters?

In 1988 sleep expert Dr Chris Idzikowski, director of the Edinburgh Sleep Centre found that swapping an old bed for a new one could account for on average 42 minutes' extra sleep per night. Simply put, sleeping on the right bed is one of the most important things you need to do to ensure you're getting a good night's sleep. It is recommended that a bed should allow for six inches more than the height of the tallest person whom sleeps in a bed.

That means that at just over 6 foot I need a Kingsize mattress at the very least!

King-size is King

It's equally important to consider the width of your bed, when a standard double is only four foot six inches wide. Sharing a bed of this size effectively means two foot three inches each. Today the majority of the double bed market is for guest or spare rooms where space can be at a premium and for teenagers who like having the additional sleeping space, moving up from a three foot.

Today, King-size has the largest slice of the UK bed size market pie with the frequency of Super King-size and bespoke purchases increasing year on year, the demands and needs of people today have shifted from the 4'6" double days of the 20th Century.

After working on projects including FSA compliance and in sales for a large credit hire company in the UK I joined my family's business (Allen & Appleyard Ltd) in September 2007. Allen & Appleyard was established in 1879 and sells branded traditional and contemporary furniture including sofas, beds and dining furniture both in our retail store in Knutsford, Cheshire and online @ Bedsite.co.uk. In addition to being furniture retailers we are able to draw on our past experiences as upholstery manufacturers and cabinet makers. In addition to the above I have also worked in the recruitment industry which presented me with another idea; Salespeople.co.uk which I am working on re-launching in 2009. I read International Relations and Intelligence Studies at Aberystwyth University and enjoy keeping up-to-date with current affairs and reading history books. In my spare time (of which there is very little!) I enjoy swimming, playing football and rugby as well as going to the gym.

The reason I write articles is to promote my business activities and explain in simple terms areas where I have gained experience.

Can you get guards for electric hair clippers that are 2 inches long?

The longest i've seen is 1 inch, but my hair looks crap when it's only an inch long, so i was wondering if you can get those plastic guards that are 2 inches long?

Yes, the Big K "E" Blade Comb cuts at 2". Made by Kim Laube, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wahl. I think they are currently being marketed as a Blade Comb(Guard) for pet clippers but I bought mine a couple of years back at a Barber' s Supply and at the time they were being marketed for human hair. I also have "D" cuts at 1.75". "S" cuts at 1 and 5/8". "C" cuts at 1.5". "B" cuts at 1.25". The Big K blade combs are universal and fit almost any clipper. Oster makes a guard that cuts at 1.5"